Bmc Complem Altern M
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Bmc Complem Altern M · Mar 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyMoxibustion for treating knee osteoarthritis: study protocol of a multicentre randomised controlled trial.
The treatment of knee osteoarthritis, which is a major cause of disability among the elderly, is typically selected from multidisciplinary options, including complementary and alternative medicine. Moxibustion has been used in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis in Korea to reduce pain and improve physical activity. However, there is no sufficient evidence of its effectiveness, and it cannot therefore be widely recommended for treating knee osteoarthritis. We designed a randomised controlled clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, cost-effectiveness, and qualitative characteristics of moxibustion treatment of knee osteoarthritis compared to usual care. ⋯ This trial may contribute to developing evidence for the effectiveness and safety of moxibustion for treating knee osteoarthritis.